Comparison

TerminalX vs ServerGuard AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TerminalX

Features
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Connect to your servers smarter than ever. TerminalX is the first SSH terminal on Apple ecosystem with built-in AI assistance. KEY FEATURES: SSH & Terminal • Full SSH2 support with password and key authentication • Modern terminal emulator with 256-color support • iCloud Keychain integration for secure key storage • Multiple connections with tabbed interface • Port forwarding (local, remote, dynamic) • Mosh protocol support for unstable connections AI-Powered Assistance • Get instant explanations for error messages • Generate commands from natural language • AI suggests fixes for common issues • Context-aware command completion • Multiple AI providers supported Server Monitoring • Real-time CPU, memory, disk monitoring • Multi-server dashboard overview • Health status indicators and alerts • Quick connect from monitoring view Smart Features • Command snippets library with categories • SFTP file browser with drag & drop • Session history and command search • Custom themes and fonts • Keyboard shortcuts for power users Universal App • Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • iCloud sync for connections and settings • Stage Manager and Split View support • External keyboard full support SUBSCRIPTION: • Free: 2 connections, basic snippets, 10 AI queries/day • Pro: Unlimited everything, priority support • 7-day free trial for Pro subscription • Lifetime option available Built with privacy in mind. All credentials stored locally in Secure Enclave. Your data never leaves your device. --- SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Service: https://terminalx.mixxai.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://terminalx.mixxai.app/privacy.html

About

ServerGuard AI

Features
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ServerGuard AI - Server Monitoring Monitor your Linux servers in real time from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. ServerGuard AI installs a lightweight agent on your servers and delivers instant push notifications when something goes wrong — high CPU, low disk space, service crashes, or suspicious activity. Key Features Real-time dashboard with CPU, memory, disk, and load metrics Instant push notifications for critical alerts AI-powered analysis and recommendations One-tap actions: restart services, block IPs, kill processes Firewall-aware commands (ufw, firewalld, nftables, iptables) SSH-free remote management — no ports to open Supports Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, RHEL, and Fedora How It Works Add your server and it will auto install the agent that grabs the metrics and sends them to our API Metrics start flowing in seconds Get notified the moment something needs attention Take action on services or blocking IP's directly from your device — or let AI guide you Built for sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and anyone who runs Linux servers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TerminalX4 screens
ServerGuard AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ServerGuard AI at 3 against TerminalX's 1. TerminalX's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TerminalX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ServerGuard AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TerminalX versus ServerGuard AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminalXServerGuard AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWiz StudioSBM Development SRL

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TerminalX

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • TerminalX Pro Lifetime$99.99
3 purchases

ServerGuard AI

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$3.991 Month
  • ServerGuard Agency$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • 50 AI Diagnostic Credits$24.99

Questions

Is TerminalX free?
TerminalX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ServerGuard AI free?
ServerGuard AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TerminalX or ServerGuard AI have ads?
Neither TerminalX nor ServerGuard AI shows ads.

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